Binary Defense MDR vs WithSecure MDR

Binary Defense MDR is a managed detection and response service that combines security technology with human-led operations. Its Security Operations Center monitors, detects, investigates and responds 24x7x365. The Open XDR approach ingests security controls across endpoint, network, cloud, identity and other sources. Detection engineers develop and tune a strategy for each client, reviewing it against threat intelligence and emerging threats. Continuous analytic threat hunting is included, and findings may prompt new or updated detection rules across the client base. MDR Core includes personalized detection work, on-demand analysis by T3 analysts and one threat intelligence inquiry per quarter. Analysis On Demand investigations are carried out by senior T3 analysts with forensics and malware reverse-engineering experience. MDR Plus adds managed deception, malware disruption, proprietary behavioral detections, identity safeguards, telemetry configurability and EDR bypass detection. The service supports Linux, macOS, web and Windows; supported agent systems include Debian, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, macOS and Windows versions. Pricing is on request, and there is no free plan.

WithSecure MDR is a managed detection and response service that monitors an organization’s IT environment, investigates threats, and responds using data from Elements EDR. Certified threat hunters provide monitoring 24/7/365, and WithSecure states that 90% of cases have an SLA-backed response time of 60 minutes. For confirmed incidents, its Detection and Response Team can isolate hosts, stop malicious processes, and remove persistence. Analysts may spend up to 30% of their time proactively hunting for threats. MDR for Identities is an optional add-on covering identity threats through Microsoft Entra ID. The integration catalog includes SIEM products such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Elasticsearch, and Cortex XSOAR. Before monitoring can begin, organizations must deploy the Elements Agent across their devices. Advanced Response must be enabled for analysts to carry out containment and remediation, and customers must provide two incident contacts whose combined availability covers 24/7. The service starts at €16.90/mo and includes a 30-day trial; Elements pricing is modular, with buyers directed to a certified partner for a suitable combination and price.